HyperX announce Cloud Earbuds | Perfect for Nintendo Switch!

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced the release of HyperX Cloud Earbuds™. Developed for Nintendo Switch™ and mobile gamers, Cloud Earbuds feature signature HyperX comfort coupled with new patent pending, HyperX designed soft silicone ear tips, giving gamers the ultimate in comfort and superior sound for an immersive gaming experience on the go.

HyperX Cloud Earbuds offer rich sound quality with Hi-Fi capable 14mm drivers to deliver clear low, mid and high tones with enhanced bass and ambiance for a more captivating gaming experience. The earbuds include a rubberised, tangle-free cable connection that features a 90-degree angled plug optimised for handheld mode. The Cloud Earbuds also offer direct connectivity for voice chat functionality supporting Nintendo Switch with a slim in-line mic. For added mobile convenience, the in-line mic can also be used for mobile calls¹, and features convenient single button control for calls and streaming media.

“With the introduction of Fortnite Android Beta in September, the demand for high quality earbuds with in-line microphone continues to grow. The new Cloud Earbuds expand the HyperX lineup with a mobile solution designed to unlock the best gaming experience on the go while delivering the comfort and style inherent in HyperX gaming gear.”

said Andrew Ewing, senior business manager, HyperX.

The Cloud Earbuds are compatible with Nintendo Switch as well as smartphones and tablets with 3.5mm CTIA standard connectors. Offering versatility and convenient portability, the earbuds come with three sizes of patent pending silicone ear tips and a convenient carrying case for added protection.

HyperX takes the tagline We’re All Gamers to heart. Whether you are an amateur or professional player, our goal is to meet or exceed customer expectations with every gaming headset, keyboard, mouse or mousepad we design.

HyperX Cloud Earbuds Gaming Headphones with Mic Specifications

Headphone

Driver: Dynamic 14mm with neodymium magnets

Frequency response: 20Hz–20,000Hz

Impedance: 65 Ω

Sound pressure level: 116dBSPL/mW at 1kHz

T.H.D.: < 2%

Weight: 19g

Cable type and length: 4 pole, 1.2m

In-Line Microphone

Element: Electret condenser microphone

Polar pattern: Omni-directional

Frequency response: 100Hz-6,300 Hz

Sensitivity: -42dBV (0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz)

Availability

The HyperX Cloud Earbuds are available from all HyperX channels for $79AUD MSRP. The headphones are backed by HyperX two-year warranty. Additional country or region shipping information is available online for the Cloud Earbuds Gaming Headphones with Mic.